There is not much that is new in Max Minghella’s directorial debut Teen Spirit. It is a story we’ve heard a hundred times. Violet, a girl from meager means with an unlikely mentor, makes it as a contestant on a pop idol competition. Her mom says she needs to stay at home and work. Violet … Continue reading Teen Spirit
Unbelievable and the Real Cost of Assault
While most crime shows focus on the assault alone, Unbelievable (Netflix) takes a different approach. The message is clear: an investigation can be a form of trauma itself.
Julio Torres and a New Stand Up
Torres makes people laugh, speaks about the realities of daily life, and empathizes with those who struggle to find a place in our narrowly defined world.
Le Semeur (The Sower)
Francen is a director worth looking out for in the following years. Her ability to create a smart and sexy film where the females have the power gives hope to us all.
The False Liberalism of “The Squid and the Whale”
The Squid and the Whale is not only an exploration of a population and a tale of a struggling family, but an analysis of place and who gets to claim it.
Modernism with a Soul
Once you slip into this hour and a half long reverie, you will never look at buildings the same way and every walk around a town you love will feel a little bit more sacred.
Weekend (2011, dir Andrew Haigh)
Weekend successfully evaluates what it means to spend time with someone you do not truly know.
Shelf Space 